In this episode, Fameez Haroon, co-founder of OTAA, shares how he and his brother bootstrapped a fashion accessories brand from a Melbourne bedroom to $40M+ in sales—without outside funding.
He shares:
• How they built OTAA from $2,000 and zero fashion experience
• The customer pain point that sparked the brand idea
• Their scrappy PR hustle that led to a $ ... Show More
Jul 4
571: No Funding, 104 Rejections & $411 Left in the Bank - How She made $65M+ on Flowers
In this episode, Christina Stembel, founder of Farmgirl Flowers, reveals how she built a $65M+ floral business from her dining room—with no funding, no degree, and no industry experience. She reveals: • Why she chose a perishable, logistics-heavy product in a recession • How she ... Show More
42m 23s
Jun 27
570: Your Toothbrush is GROSS - They Fixed it and Made MILLIONS | SURI
In this episode, Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi, co-founders of SURI (Sustainable Rituals), share how they turned a simple personal care item into a sustainable, design-led movement—challenging legacy players like Oral-B and Philips. They share: • Why the electric toothbrush was o ... Show More
59m 42s
Jun 20
569: The Email Expert - How to Get Your Customers Attention
In this episode, Rytis Lauris, co-founder of Omnisend, shares how he bootstrapped a leading email and SMS marketing platform used by over 125,000 eCommerce brands worldwide. He shares: • Why most ecommerce founders start email marketing too late • How to convert more website traf ... Show More
48m 8s
Dec 2024
Unlock Email Marketing Success
Welcome to another insightful episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, hosted by Diane Helbig. Today, we're diving deep into the world of email marketing with the brilliant Kate Doster. In this episode, Kate shares her expertise on why focusing on quality over quantity in your ... Show More
50m 20s
May 2023
From Burnout to $30M Success: Lessons in B2B Marketing That Work
I’m so f*cking happy to announce that my book, Stand The F*ck Out, is officially available for PURCHASE! To buy the book—and more!—DIRECTLY from us and support our small business, go to: https://book.stfo.ioFree Shipping Worldwide • Ripped Apart by 70+ Marketers • Money-Back Gu ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2025
Social Media Hacks to Grow Your Audience & Create Content That Sells with Kristina Bartold
Feeling stuck when it comes to growing your brand on social media? Maybe you’re unsure what to post, struggling with engagement, or constantly battling the algorithm. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, to talk ab ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2025
665. "I sell custom products. How do I get more customers to buy from me online?" | Coaching Session
Welcome back, Product Bosses! If you’ve ever struggled to translate in-person sales success into a thriving online business, this episode is for you. I’m coaching Ellie, an incredible watercolor artist, through the challenges of selling online—from figuring out where her website ... Show More
43m 16s
Sep 2024
How I Made $210,822 Selling a PDF and a Video on the Internet
E443: How this entrepreneur used organic Twitter and paid ads in 2020 to launch and scale two information products - one about AWS and another about Twitter. As well as the pricing experiments the entrepreneur ran, marketing experiments, the messaging that had the biggest immedia ... Show More
18m 5s
Nov 2023
Exploring Beauty and Entrepreneurship with Hind Sebti of Waldencast
In this episode of the Leading Brands podcast, we're joined by Hind Sebti, the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Waldencast PLC (NASDAQ: WALD). Join us as we dive into how she's leading Waldencast to become a global "house of brands."In this episode, the following topics are ... Show More
41m 45s
Sep 2024
How To ACTUALLY Start Affiliate Marketing in 2024 - 799
In today’s episode, Guest expert Carolina Millan walks you through the essential steps to start affiliate marketing in 2024. She covers how to become an affiliate marketer, offers a comprehensive guide to getting started, and discusses strategies for high ticket affiliate marketi ... Show More
48m 39s